XLR and RCA interconnects in the same system?

Well said, Al.

What is the benefit as you see it? IMHO, the primary benefit is the potential noise-rejection over a balanced line. So, for each connection that uses it, you benefit (possibly).

Kal

"05-03-11: Stringreen
Hi Liz...you're very wrong. If (and only if) your system is completely balanced from beginning to end, there is a definite advantage.. providing the components are truely differentially balanced."

Offered as a blanket statement, this is simply untrue. Almost (note the qualification) all devices with XLR connections have fully balanced connections and, therefore, offer the benefit of reduced RF/EMI noise pickup, regardless of whether they are "fully balanced" throughout their circuitry. The latter is much rarer and has the potential for better performance but is not necessary for the establishment fully balanced connections.

Kal

I understand the theory of both balanced interconnections and of balanced circuit design and they accomplish different things. So, Stringreen, which is the "real benefit?"

Kal

Yadda, yadda.